Amman New Camp

Amman New Camp, known locally as Wihdat, was established in 1955 on an area of 488.000 square metres south east of Amman. UNRWA's installations in the camp also provide services for the refugees in the camp's surroundings.

Facts and Figures

Population

• 51,443 Registered Refugees

UNRWA Education Programme

• 13 Elementary/Preparatory school for 10,231 enrolled pupils in 2008/2009.

UNRWA Relief & Social Services Programme

• 285 Families receive assistance under the Social Safety Net Programme

UNRWA Health Programme

• Two Health Centres

NGOs

There are 14 active NGOs, which organize cultural activities and run an educational enhancement programme for children.

• One Women’s Programme Centre which provides training courses for women (sewing, beauty, computer, kindergarten and awareness activities).

• One Community based Rehabilitation Centre

Public Information Office
March 2009